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Treven Family History

Treven Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Treen, Greven, Trevena, Green, Leven, Raven, Steven, Graven, Trevor

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Where is the Treven family from?

You can see how Treven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Treven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Treven family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Treven's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Treven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Treven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treven census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 87 immigration records available for the last name Treven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Treven. For the veterans among your Treven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treven lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Treven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Treven in 1983 was 81, and 81 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Treven ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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